VIETNAM - Hoi Han

Midway from the hussle in Hanoi (north) and the bussle in Saigon
(south), you'll come across Hoi Han. The heart of this incredible town has been
saved from the ravages of war and modernity. Walking along the trodden earth streets
lined with old houses dating back almost 500 years, exploring the markets where
the fisherman come in with their catch, or taking tea on the banks of the
river, you really feel as though you've gone back in time. In the evening, when
coloured lamps light up the streets, the town takes on yet another dimension
and you're taken to another place. Time stops in Hoi Han, preserving a
historical heritage of rare beauty."

INDONESIA - Bali

Purah Tana Lot or ‘the temple of land and water' is the one
which I was most touched by in Bali. Like a
rock from heaven, it was built in the 16th century in order to pay homage to
the spirits; guardians of the sea."

CHINA - Macao

Along the
shaded back-alleys of Macao,
between relics of Portuguese colonial times and flashing modern casinos, you
come across humble temples, simple and largely unnoticed. Inside, the air is
filled with so many smells that a mysterious fog lingers. Rays of sun break
through this thick cloud, creating dancing pictures on the walls."

SENEGAL - Saly

Returning
to France after my first
trip to Senegal
- such a welcoming land - I tried to find a way to go back and make myself
useful there. I got to know of the Astou association, a flower in the desert
which gets volunteers involved with local organisations.

Two months
later I was back, helping out with an association which tries to raise
awareness of sexual tourism, rape, and paedophilia. This photo was taken after
a long day, full of emotion."